aubf leeccc Flashcards
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Major body fluid
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CSF
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Clear and colorless liquid composed primarily of water
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CSF
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FUNCTIONS OF CSF
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- Mechanical protection
- Homeostatic function
- Circulation
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Vol of CSF
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- 20 mL/hour
- Adult: 90 – 150 mL
- Neonate: 10 – 60 mL
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Protective tissue coverings that encircle the spinal cord and brain.
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Meninges
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Dense irregular connective tissue(Hard Mother)
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Dura mater
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Thin, loosely arranged collagen and elastic fibers (spiderweb-like)
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Arachnoid mater
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Thin, transparent connective tissue layer (gentle mother)
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Pia mater
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FORMATION of CSF
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- 3rd choroid plexus
- Selected substances from the blood plasma
- Filtered from capillaries
- Secreted by ependymal cells
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Tube 1
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Chemistry and serology
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Tube 2
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Microbiology
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Tube 3
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Hematology
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Tube 4
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additional tests
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LUMBAR PUNCTURE
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- Spinal tap
- Performed by a physician
- Between L3 and L4/L4 and L5
- Flexion of vertebral column
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is used to describe CSF supernatant that is pink, orange, or yellow
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Xanthochromic
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Heaviest concentration of blood in
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tube 1
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Clot formation
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Introduction of plasma fibrinogen into the specimen
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In Xanthochromic, Result of blood that has been present longer than that introduced by the
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Traumatic Tap
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Most frequently performed chemical test
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protein determination
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Decreased CSF Protein
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*CSF leakage/trauma
*Recent puncture
*Rapid CSF production
*Water intoxication
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Identify the causative agent of meningitis.
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Microbiology test
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Bacterial meningitis hrs
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Tubercular meningitis
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6 weeks
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tests for microbiology
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*Gram stain
*Acid-fast stain
*India ink preparation
*Latex agglutination
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Performed to detect the presence of neurosyphilis
Serologic testing
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Recommended by the CDC
Venereal Disease Research Laboratories (VDRL)
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*Not recommended
*Less sensitive than VDRL
Rapid Plasma Reagin (RPR)
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4 fractions
1. Testes and epididymis
2. seminal vesicles
3. prostate gland
4. bulbourethral (Cowper’s) glands
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Location of germ cells for spermatozoa production
SEMINIFEROUS TUBULES (5%)
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Site of sperm maturation and
development of flagella.
EPIDIDYMIS
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process of maturation
90 days
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Receive sperm from the vas deferens and fluid from the seminal vesicles.
EJACULATORY DUCTS
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60 to 70% of fluid present in
semen
SEMINAL VESICLES
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Provides energy needed for the
flagella to propel through the
female reproductive tract
Fructose
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Gray appearance of semen
Flavin
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LOCATION of Prostate glands
Below the bladder surrounding the upper urethra
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propels the sperm through the urethra by contractions during ejaculation
Prostate glands
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20-30% of semen volume
Prostate glands
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LOCATION of bulbourethral glands
below the prostate
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5% of semen volume
Bulbourethral glands
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Neutralizes acidity from prostate secretions and vagina
THICK AND ALKALINE MUCUS
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WITHOUT NEUTRALIZATION:
Diminished sperm motility
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Appearance
Normal:
Clear:
Turbid:
Red:
Yellow:
gray white, musty odor
Low sperm conc
WBC and infection
RBC
Contamination/prolonged abstinence/medication
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normal vol of semen
2-5ml
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ratings of viscosity
0 (watery) to 4 (gel-like)
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ph of sperm
7.2 to 8.0
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>8.0
infection within the reproductive tract
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SPERM CONCENTRATION
>20 million/mL
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SPERM COUNT
>40 million/ejaculate
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complete lack of semen
Aspermia
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absence of sperm in the semen
AZOOSPERMIA
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Necrotic sperm in fresh sample
NECROSPERMIA/NECROZOOSPERMIA:
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<15 million/mL of semen
OLIGOSPERMIA/OLIGOZOOSPERMIA
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sperm morphology
60 μm long
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major parts of sperm
head & tail
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head
4 to 5 μm long
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enzymes in head
Hyaluronidase and Protease
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covers 2/3 of the nucleus
Acrosome
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23 highly condensed chromosomes
nucleus
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FAILURE TO LIQUEFY:
deficiency in prostatic enzymes
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LIQUEFACTION time
30-60mins
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MISSING 1ST PORTION
decreased sperm count/ increased pH/ specimen will not liquefy
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MISSING LAST PORTION
increased sperm count/ decreased pH/ specimen will not clot
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TAIL
constricted region
NECK
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TAIL
contains mitochondria arranged in a spiral
MIDDLE PIECE
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TAIL
longest portion
PRINCIPAL
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TAIL
Tapering portion
END PORTION
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increased amount of abnormally shaped sperm
TERATOZOOSPERMIA
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Sperm penetration assay
HAMSTER EGG PENETRATION
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Evaluates the functional integrity of the sperm’s plasma membrane
HYPO-OSMOTIC SWELLING
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Stimulation of acrosome reaction by substances such as progesterone or follicular fluid.
IN VITRO ACROSOME REACTION
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a form of birth control that cuts the supply of sperm to the semen.
VASECTOMY
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Clear, Slightly Yellow Fluid
surrounding the fetus during pregnancy
Amniotic Fluid
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Composition of amniotic fluid
1. Maternal Plasma
2. Fetal urine
3. Secretions from the Amniotic Membranes.
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Amniotic fluid resides within the
amnion
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The amnion is composed of metabolically
active cuboidal cells
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Acts as a buffer to shield the fetus from mechanical trauma and external pressures.
Protective Cushion
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Allows unrestricted movement within the uterus, promoting musculoskeletal development.
Facilitates Fetal Movement
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Maintains a stable intrauterine environment, protecting the
fetus from temperature fluctuations.
Temperature Regulation
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Permits fetal breathing movements and assists in the growth and maturation of fetal lungs.
Supports Lung Development
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Early Pregnancy (First Trimester)
The fluid is composing of
maternal plasma
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Mid to Late Pregnancy (Second to Third Trimester)
fetal urine & lung fluid
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Water and solutes are absorbed into the fetal vascular system.
Intramembranous flow
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Amniotic fluid is swallowed, absorbed through the gastrointestinal tract, and re-circulated as
urine
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amount in early pregnancy
60 mL at 12 weeks’ gestation
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peak volume
800 to 1200 mL during the third trimester
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>1200 mL.
POLYHYDRAMNIOS
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<800 mL
OLIGOHYDRAMNIOS
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electrolytes in amniotic fluid
Sodium, potassium, chloride
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Shed from the skin, digestive system, and urinary tract; important for cytogenetic analysis.
Sloughed Fetal Cells
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Produced by the fetus and measured for health and maturity
Biochemical Substances
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Assessed for hemolytic disease.
Bilirubin
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Includes surfactants like lecithin and sphingomyelin
Lipids
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Mark fetal renal function
Urea, Creatinine, and Uric Acid
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is performed during pregnancy to gather critical information about the health, development, and maturity of the fetus. It is recommended at different stages of gestation depending on the specific concern
Amniocentesis
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when is Amniocentesis conducted
15 and 18 weeks of gestation
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The fluid should be placed on ice for delivery and stored under refrigeration until analysis
Fetal Lung Maturity (FLM) Tests
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Samples must be protected from light to prevent degradation of bilirubin
Bilirubin Testing
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These specimens must be handled aseptically and maintained at room temperature or incubated at body temperature (37°C) to preserve cellular viability for analysis.
Cytogenetic and Microbial Studies
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Amniotic fluid should be separated from cellular elements and debris as soon as possible to prevent alterations caused by cellular metabolism or breakdown.
Chemical Testing
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a dark green material formed from fetal intestinal secretions and swallowed amniotic fluid
meconium
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This color is associated with fetal death.
Dark Red-Brown Fluid
